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BG55 CCA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 54,375 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2021 54,375 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,402 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 48,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,270 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,743 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 31,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,325 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 25,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,008 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,058 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BG55 CCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 CCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG55 CCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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